Acacia Catechu Seed Powder

INCI: ACACIA CATECHU SEED POWDER

CAS Number
8001-76-1 (parent species)
Function
Skin conditioning, abrasive/exfoliant (physical form)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific monograph; falls under CIR insufficient data conclusion for Acacia catechu-derived materials

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

CIR insufficient data; particle size must be controlled (microplastic regulation may apply if below certain thresholds); tannin leaching in water-phase formulations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acacia Catechu Seed Powder safe in cosmetics?

CIR insufficient data; particle size must be controlled (microplastic regulation may apply if below certain thresholds); tannin leaching in water-phase formulations The EU classifies Acacia Catechu Seed Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Acacia Catechu Seed Powder allowed in the EU?

Acacia Catechu Seed Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acacia Catechu Seed Powder do in cosmetics?

Acacia Catechu Seed Powder functions as: Skin conditioning, abrasive/exfoliant (physical form). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8001-76-1 (parent species).

What is the Margin of Safety for Acacia Catechu Seed Powder?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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